Category Analyst  

The Category Analyst is crucial in supporting the planning and execution of sales targets, analyzing sales data, coordinating demand planning for new collections, managing inventory effectively, and conducting competitor checks. They work closely with departments such as Sales, Creative, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Production, Quality Control, and Distribution to ensure alignment and optimize performance.

What you'll do:

1. Target Setting:
   • Assist in setting monthly sales targets based on historical sales trends per month per class category and store performance.
2. Sales Data Analysis:
   • Monitor sell-through of all collections launched within the past six months.
   • Generate monthly sales reports for assigned categories.
3. Demand Planning and Execution for New Collections:
   • Collaborate in proposing collection budgets based on historical sales trends.
   • Assist in planning upcoming collection demand by analyzing class type, sub-class types, sizes, fabric, color, and design/styles.
   • Support in proposing store budgets aligned with the total demand planned for upcoming collections.
   • Assist in allocating inventory to stores and online platforms based on targets.
   • Coordinate with Production and Quality Control departments to ensure the availability of new collections before the launch date.
   • Coordinate with the Distribution Department to align delivery schedules based on allocation.
   • Generate reports comparing transfer orders versus out slips for new collections.
4. Inventory Management:
   • Analyze monthly inventory and three-month average sales to identify Months to Sell (MTS).
   • Facilitate the repeat of available stocks from the warehouse and pull-out from other stores based on demand.
   • Identify and consolidate low and broken on-hand quantities per style in all stores to the store with the highest sales demand.
   • Support markdown strategies based on a markdown calendar and propose markdowns based on remaining on-hand quantities and sell-through rates.
5. Competitors Check:
   • Conduct regular competitor checks through online research and physical store visits.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools.
• A deep understanding of the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurately analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• The ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions to improve category performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

NOTE: This is purely work on site.